How long for Chase to crack the rotation

Receivers do that a lot, probably out of habit.

 

Terrible throw...

 

Chase will beast out this season

 

I will take Ben's terrible throws over that show we saw last season with Mason/Duck any day.

 

Ben has said publicly that he sometimes throws bad balls in practice on purpose to see how the WR reacts to a ball that's not right in the numbers. Gives him an idea of how much of a catch radius a guy really has. That's not to say that's what that pass was... but if you see a guy jump up spin around and fight to the ball and win... gives you more faith that if you air it out he will go get it

HACK

 

Ah yes. The 75 yd bomb that doesnt connect. Big Ben's favorite way to start any football game. It's like his proverbial cup of coffee.

 

agreed. We could very well have the deepest WR room in the league if he pans out

 

Quantity or quality? Big difference?

 

WR is one of the toughest offensive positions to grasp as a first year player and the absence of rookie and mini camps and preseason games will likely hinder his learning curve as he adapts to life in the NFL. His first game action will be suiting up on the road for MNF In a game that counts. I agree with other posters, I think sub packages in the red zone is the way to go initially.

I also agree Washington and Ben were not in sync 2 seasons ago, although JW was a rookie and buried behind AB and JuJu who both had really good seasons. I think JW took a big step forward last year, albeit without Ben. I really hope they find their groove, and JW doesn’t become another Markus Wheaton...a received that never quite clicked with Ben as many other receivers have.

 

Hey Blast Furnace.

We are stacked at the “Receiver” (“Pass Catchers”) position IMO. Pick your poison. Each of our four starting WRs are exceptional in their own way. Each has a unique skill-set. Line up all four and watch out. Really, what are defense coordinators going to do? Now add in Vance, Ebron and a solid pass-catching RB in Samuels. You take those seven players (“Pass Catchers”) and go have fun Mr. Fichtner. Mix and match any way you see fit Randy. Just don’t fudge this up. There is soooooooooo much talent there between these seven players.

In mathematical configurations, there are 5040 ways to arrange seven people. Again, go figure it out Randy!

Remember all the yap of how we could score 30 points a game. We could have. We should have. With those weapons: Bell, Brown, Heath, Bryant. How did we not? Underachieved IMO. Well, here we are again. Overall, we are better than that crew. Not player vs. player for some instances, at least when it comes to Bell and Brown. Nonetheless, as a collective whole, yes, this current crew is better than that group.

Again, we should be able to put up 30+ points a game. Of course, the O-Line has to “re-discover” themselves. I think they will. Needless, to say, I am excited. Of course, the biggest factor in all of this is Ben. We saw what life was like without him last year. In all likelihood it would be a repeat movie without him. With him, I stand by the notion that this is a Super Bowl team. Very capable of bringing home #7.

STEELWINDS AKA The East Side Kid

 

Hey SC Gamecock.

I agree with your quote: "We could very well have the deepest WR room in the league". Now throw in Vance, Ebron and Samuels, who is a very effective pass-catching RB. That is seven quality "pass-catchers" IMO. See my more-detailed post here if you get a chance.


STEELWINDS AKA The East Side Kid

 

I could see this guy getting 8-10 TDs this season.

 

or as Ben calls it 3rd and short.

 

I like our team, with proper coaching and utilization of players both offense and defense
this could be a playoff year. Of course barring injuries/ covid-19 could hamper this team considerably.
Have to stay healthy and players used in right positions. Get back to running the ball, this will open
up play action to perfection. Canada has this knowledge if they use it.

 

From what I have been reading about the young man, I’m starting to rethink my original position.

 

I think realistic expectations are somewhere between 10 and 20 catches for the season, mostly during garbage time.

 

Ugh... too late to change my predictions!! I topped him out at 8. He might just crack double digits. I would not be shocked if he gets 13 scores.



Chase just seems that special to me. Not many people have his skillset, talent and work ethic. For that matter, who knows?! Possible year one Pro Bowler?!

 

Is it sad that I completely forgot about this guy? I mean he only was the first pick. Although 2nd round.